A 15-year-old boy ( name withheld) who was on the run after stabbing to death his 26-year-old elder sister, Fyness Chapweteka due to misunderstandings which arose over a new pot has been apprehended in Balaka where he was hiding.
The suspect on January 11, 2024 fled his village and left her elder sister battling for her life in a pool of blood after stabbing her with a knife when she cautioned him not to use her new pot to roast maize.
The victim was rushed to Phirilongwe Health Centre by her mother where she was pronounced dead upon arrival. Postmortem conducted at the same facility revealed that death was due to severe loss of blood.
While in Balaka, the suspect mingled with street kids and was staying at a certain drinking joint within the town.
After hearing the news from various media houses that the boy was wanted by Mangochi Police, some well-wishers who come from the same area with the suspect on January 13, 2024 spotted him at the drinking joint at Mgawanyemba Area and later tipped Balaka Police who arrested him.
Meanwhile, the boy has been charged with murder which contravenes section 209 of the Penal Code. He will appear before court after all formalities have been finalised.
Police are therefore extending their gratitude to members of the public for their support in the fight against crime.
Additionally, the station wishes to thank all media houses for their support by conveying the message to the public.
The suspect, comes from Mtendere village, Traditional Authority Chilipa in Mangochi.
lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi
Public Relations Officer
Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999-706-525
Email:amina.tepani@police.gov.mw
Website:www.police.gov.mw